Once upon a time, there was a little monster named Moxie. Moxie had wild green hair that stuck out in all directions, a big round belly, and a chest that puffed out like a proud peacock.

One day, Moxie was feeling a bit down because everyone kept telling her how funny she looked. She didn't think she was funny at all! So, she went on a journey to find the perfect place to show off her unique features.

First, she tried to impress some animals with her big bottom. But when she twerked, all the animals ran away, giggling.

Next, she tried to show off her neck by doing some fancy moves, but all that did was give her a crick in the neck.

Moxie was feeling pretty discouraged until she met a wise old owl who told her that the best way to show off her unique features was to just be herself. So Moxie went back to being silly and twirling her hair and wiggling her shoulders.

Before she knew it, all the animals were gathered around her, clapping and cheering for her. Moxie realized that it didn't matter what anyone else thought, as long as she was happy and confident, that was all that mattered.

From that day on, Moxie strutted around with her head held high, showing off her hair, body, chest, back, shoulder, bottom, heart, belly, head, navel, and neck with pride. And the best part was, she was the happiest she had ever been!

The end.

Reflections

1. What made Moxie feel sad at the beginning of the story?
2. How did Moxie try to show off her unique features at first?
3. What did the wise old owl tell Moxie about how to show off her unique features?
4. What made Moxie the happiest she had ever been at the end of the story?
5. Can you think of a time when you felt proud of something that makes you unique?
6. What do you think is the lesson Moxie learned in the story?
7. How can you show off your unique features with confidence, just like Moxie did?